Some of the finest scenery in England can be encountered in the Lake District situated in the county of Cumbria, the birth place of William Wordsworth. Other famous names associated with the region are Beatrix Potter and Donald Cambell.

The main arterial route to the lakes is via the M6 motorway. When traveling from the south the motorway passes other jewel locations as far as the naturalists concerned, one such area is Morecambe Bay, well known to bird enthusiasts where they are able to observe hundreds and thousands of waders that congregate on this magnificent feeding ground which is of international importance.

Just to the south of this region is the Forest of Bowland another area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Sadly this region is often past by as travelers motor on towards the Lake District, such travelers miss out on some of the finest scenery the county of Lancashire has to offer.

North west England plays host to the Sefton Coast the Ribble Estuary, the Fylde Coast and many more hidden gems. To the east of the Pennines the beautiful Yorkshire Dales, the north Yorkshire Moors and further north the beauty that the county of Northumberland has to offer. To the south the fertile county of Cheshire offers a plethora of wildlife.

Here on this site I will share the beauty that nature has to offer. Conservation issues and updates will be published as they occur.

The work on this site is ongoing and any additional work will be published on completion.

The photographs, unless otherwise stated are my own work

The site content

The site currently contains { 300+ } pages on a diverse variety of subjects which includes wild flora, birds, invertebrates, mammals, habitat and conservation issues and updates. Pages and subjects are being added on a weekly basis. See Bondy's Wildlife Images Click on the relevant content banner on the top of the page Photo Gallery.

Teaching Children about nature 2014

This work is on going, but I am putting together a series of pages that will help children to understand nature better. I hope these pages also inspire teachers of young children to use them for that purpose. The first in this series ' Teaching kids about nature' will feature Mammal Coloration. In the second I will review the characteristics of common British birds, looking at shape, wings,beaks,feeding etc.

Existing articles for children include-Children getting to know butterflies. Children get to know Trees.

Teaching children about nature-1 { The importance of animal colouration}

Children-nature-2 { A look at the characteristics of some common British birds}

THE FOLLOWING WALKS--Are designed to educate children about nature and are told in story form-----

Children nature walks -1 April. looking at the things children can see and do during April.

Children nature walk-2 May part 1--a look at sticklebacks and other water creatures

Children nature walk- May part two--a look at more water creatures featuring the leech.

Children nature walk -May part three-- On this walk we meet the Reed Warbler, the Cuckoo and some wild plants.

Children Nature walk-May part four. A look at trout,May and Dragon flies, and flora.

Children Nature Walk-June part -1

Children Nature Walk-June part-2

Children Nature Walk -June-3

Children nature walk -June -4

Children nature walk-July -1

Children nature walk-July -2

Children nature walk-July-3

Children nature walk July-4

Children nature walk-Oct-1

Children nature walk -Oct-2

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Other sites promoted.

It is the intention of this site to promote other sites that are involved with wildlife and conservation. The content banners on the right of the page will reveal the page where the site is reviewed. For example THE MAMMAL SOCIETY. BUGLIFE. THE BTO, Vincent Wildlife Trust etc. The sites of individual organisations can be accessed via the Links banner.

If you would like a page about your organisation published on this site with a link to your home page please contact me via--dalswildlifesite@gmail.com.

All local groups from the north of England,such as The North East Branch, The Yorkshire Branch and the Lancashire branch of the Butterfly Conservation Trust, the Lancashire Wildlife Trust and the Lancaster Bird watchers Club, are welcome links on this site . This gives the site visitor a greater knowledge base concerning the wildlife of northern England.

The Links banner will also give access to other sites such as fl.bestpicturesof.com which is an excellent site for nature photography. { Nature Images}

THE SITE AT A GLANCE BY GROUPS. To view individual subjects click on the content banners at the top of this page and scroll down to view.

Children nature-9 Looking at the lifestyle of leaf miners children nature-10 basic biology of beetles. Children nature -11 looking at beetle species in the UK.

Metamorphosis-1 a look at this fascinating subject .

metamorphosis-2 a look at viviparous insects

Insect mimicry-a look at how some insects imitate others for survival

Alder and Scorpion flies.

Scorpion and May flies.

Article--An in depth look at the humble earthworm { via Links} Click on the the links banner. scroll down to relevant box . Click this is a direct link to the article. The study of spiders and their habits { via Links} Click on the links banner. Scroll down to relevant box. Click this is a direct link to the article.

Article-The plight of bees a threat to world food [Via the Links banner}

Article -The History of the honey bee. {via Links Banner}

BIRDS

Include Click on the content banners at the top of the page and scroll down to view.

Via the Links banner. There are many interesting articles and pages on gardening tips , Garden resources and much more. Click on the Links banner on the right hand side of this page. Scroll down to the relevant boxes.

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Thank you for visit it is appreciated

Cuckoo flowers in spring time.

Dal at hubpages

There are over 200 Articles on this site which may well be of further interest to visitors. I have been a contributor to that site for over 3 years.. Click on the Links banner at the top of this page. Scroll down to Dal on hubpages. Click this is a direct link to the profile page.